Glossy v. Matte?
Dec 7, 2023 14:55:20 #
TonyF
Loc: Bradenton, FL
A neighbor had their whole family in for Thanksgiving and wanted me to take their photos, different sets of people, etc. I told her I don't do people, but they insisted.
After some pp, I think the photos came out pretty good and so do they. I then had some 4x6 photos printed at CVS and had them pick out what they wanted.
Well, they do not want the glossy finish. So I went to MPIX which I've seen mentioned here a number of times. I had a chat session and wanted to find out about their finish. This is what they said, '...we have the standard semi gloss that would have a sheen but it is not glossy, or we have a deep matte giclee that would have no sheen at all..."
In your opinion, will MPIX's standard finish (semi gloss) be what my neighbor wants?
As an aside, the one photo of the whole family (of course that one) I screwed up and didn't leave enough space on the sides for an 8x10 that they want, but I can do an 8x12.
After some pp, I think the photos came out pretty good and so do they. I then had some 4x6 photos printed at CVS and had them pick out what they wanted.
Well, they do not want the glossy finish. So I went to MPIX which I've seen mentioned here a number of times. I had a chat session and wanted to find out about their finish. This is what they said, '...we have the standard semi gloss that would have a sheen but it is not glossy, or we have a deep matte giclee that would have no sheen at all..."
In your opinion, will MPIX's standard finish (semi gloss) be what my neighbor wants?
As an aside, the one photo of the whole family (of course that one) I screwed up and didn't leave enough space on the sides for an 8x10 that they want, but I can do an 8x12.
Dec 7, 2023 15:03:08 #
TonyF wrote:
A neighbor had their whole family in for Thanksgiv... (show quote)
Why wouldn't you just ask the family if they would prefer semi gloss or totally matte? And if you have Photoshop, you may be able or add more space on the sides of the photo of the family with Generative Fill to be able to print it 8x10
Dec 7, 2023 15:03:33 #
Is the semi gloss like luster? Half way between glossy and matte.
Might want to just let them know what finishes are available and let them decide instead of second guessing.
Might want to just let them know what finishes are available and let them decide instead of second guessing.
Dec 7, 2023 15:06:42 #
Hopefully, they've seen large photographs of people in matte or lustre, and liked the look. Are there portraits on their walls already?
Dec 7, 2023 15:08:25 #
If you could show them the difference on the MPIX site that would be the safest way to go. IMHO
Dec 7, 2023 15:10:29 #
TonyF
Loc: Bradenton, FL
Linda From Maine wrote:
Hopefully, they've seen large photographs of people in matte or lustre, and liked the look. Are there portraits on their walls already?
Good points, Linda. Yes, there are portraits on their walls. I'll have to have a better look and and conversation with them.
Dec 7, 2023 15:12:32 #
You will have to custom crop the group picture print it on 8x10 will require custom mat as for paper choice review options with client let them choose
Dec 7, 2023 15:12:38 #
TonyF
Loc: Bradenton, FL
Brett928 wrote:
If you could show them the difference on the MPIX site that would be the safest way to go. IMHO
Don't see that option. LMK if you do. Thanks,
Dec 7, 2023 15:14:13 #
brentrh wrote:
You will have to custom crop the group picture print it on 8x10 will require custom mat as for paper choice review options with client let them choose
See my post above for another option.
Dec 7, 2023 15:14:15 #
TonyF
Loc: Bradenton, FL
brentrh wrote:
You will have to custom crop the group picture print it on 8x10 will require custom mat as for paper choice review options with client let them choose
That's the problem, if I crop it at all, it cuts off the outside arms of the person on each side.
Dec 7, 2023 15:16:58 #
TonyF wrote:
That's the problem, if I crop it at all, it cuts off the outside arms of the person on each side.
If you want to post the photo, I can try to add space so that it can be printed 8x10.
Dec 7, 2023 15:21:13 #
TonyF
Loc: Bradenton, FL
JohnSwanda wrote:
If you want to post the photo, I can try to add space so that it can be printed 8x10.
Dec 7, 2023 15:23:12 #
Put the image files of their choice on a thump drive and let them worry about printing them.
Dec 7, 2023 15:30:12 #
Dec 7, 2023 15:33:51 #
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